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Winbley Family History

Winbley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Winkley, Wimbley, Windley, Lindley, Tingley, Wansley, Sibley, Willey

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Where is the Winbley family from?

You can see how Winbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winbley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Winbley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Winbley family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Winbley's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Winbley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winbley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winbley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winbley. 100% of Winbley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Winbley women worked as a House Wife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Winbley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Winbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winbley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Winbley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Winbley. For the veterans among your Winbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winbley lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Winbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Winbley in 1983 was 62, and 23 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Winbley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Winbley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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